SwordwindHSJul 27, 20184 min readThe Triumvirate: Why Do We Fight?Whatever the weapon and whatever the system, Swordwind's practice of HEMA is founded on three core types of training: sparring, cutting,...
SwordwindHSApr 6, 20184 min readWeapons or Traditions? Part ThreeIn our last post, we looked a bit more at the idea that historical fencing systems are primarily models of thinking about fighting...
SwordwindHSMar 30, 20183 min readWeapons or Traditions? Part TwoIn our last post, we looked at the idea that medieval fencing systems did not think of themselves as teaching weapon-specific fighting...
SwordwindHSMar 23, 20183 min readWeapons or Traditions? Part OnePractice Knighthood, and learn Art that adorns you, And in wars brings honor. Wrestle well, grappler. Glaive, spear, sword, and knife,...
SwordwindHSMar 16, 20183 min readWhat is a Sidesword?The sidesword was one of the most popular swords of the 16th century, especially in Mediterranean countries. What were its...
SwordwindHSMar 16, 20185 min readWhat is a Longsword?What is a Longsword? Swordwind teaches the use of the longsword according to the tradition of Johannes Liechtenauer. But what is a...